Part II : SEA Mechanisms in Hong Kong
Evolution of SEA

The evolution of SEA in Hong Kong can in general be divided into 3 stages starting from the late 1980’s. During the evolution process, SEA has been developed from applying merely to plans/programs towards wider applications to strategies and policies. SEA also covers strategic follow-up. The whole evolution process is presented below.

 

From Late 1980s to 1992 – Trying Out Phase: Applied to EIA issues of plans and programmes. From 1992 to 1997 – Methodology development and building success stories: Applied to some sustainability issues of major plans and strategies. From 1997 onward – Wider Application Phase to other sectors: Applied to more sustainability driven issues of some policies with strategic follow-up.